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Developer and contractors, with utility staff, resolve meter-compatibility issue at Brookfield Farms
Summary
Representatives for the Brookfield Farms development told the New Castle Board of Works that meters supplied by Newcastle did not fit installed fittings; town utility staff agreed to provide 5/8-inch meters and the parties agreed to use adapters rather than yokes so meters can be set when homes are ready.
On July 6, 2026, the New Castle Board of Works heard from developer and contractor representatives about a water-meter compatibility problem at the Brookfield Farms subdivision. Devin Bieswanger, speaking for the developer, said the meters supplied by Newcastle "didn't directly fit," and sought clarification on how meters are to be set.
Tanner Sandlin, representing Schutte Excavating, explained the contractor side and gave the site address in Greensburg. Utility staff and board members walked through the technical issue: service lines on the site are 3/4‑inch copper while the town provides 5/8‑inch meters. An agency representative said the town does not use the yoke fittings seen on site and confirmed the town will "provide a 5 eights meter for each house." The same representative advised that the developer run the service line into the meter bed, provide adapters where needed, and call Newcastle when a house is ready so the town can set the meter.
The parties agreed to remove or bypass the yokes, adjust existing fittings where necessary, and use adapters so the standard 5/8‑inch meters will connect properly. The contractor noted about 45 meter fittings are already installed at the site; the developer estimated roughly 30 houses over a 12‑month period, with sales and closings likely to begin in September.
Devin Bieswanger said, "It seems like the water meter that was provided by Newcastle didn't directly fit." Agency staff responded, "We do not want the yoke," and explained the town's standard connection practice. The group also discussed irrigation meters and service adjustments; staff said they can push and adapt irrigation fittings to accommodate the town meters.
Board members and the developer agreed on next steps: the developer/contractor will adjust fittings and provide adapters to match 5/8‑inch meters; when homes are ready the developer will notify Newcastle so the town can set the meters. The public-comment period closed after the parties confirmed those steps.
